Film: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
04/30 07:30
Phoenixville , PA
The closest a film camera ever got to enigmatic jazz visionary Thelonious Monk, this intimate portrait sheds light on the corners of a brilliant and complex life. Superbly crafted by Direct Cinema pioneer Charlotte Zwerin from a trove of precious 1960s archival footage, Thelonious Monk Straight, No Chaser captures the pianist, composer, and bebop innovator in rare, unguarded moments on- and offstage, revealing an eccentric and complicated personality. Made with the same freedom of spirit that defines Monk’s artistry, this essential slice of jazz history is a unique glimpse into the quixotic world of one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary artists. — Criterion
Event Partner(s)
The Colonial Theatre
Event Sponsor(s)
Forever Changes Vinyl Lounge
Organizer(s)
Contact Person: Shawn Cephas
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Email: [email protected]
Location(s)
The Colonial Theatre
Berry Room
227 Bridge Street
Phoenixville,
PA
19460
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